Definitions.-
In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,(a) "Act" means the Maharashtra Prohibition Act (XXV of 1949);
(b) "application"means a representation submitted by women voters of the
Gram Sabha to Sub-Divisional Magistrate;
(c) "Form" means the Forms appended to these rules ;
(d) "Gram Sabha" means the Gram Sabha as defined in clause (9) of Section 3 of
the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1958 ;
(e) "Gramsevak" means the secretary to the Panchayat as defined in sub-section
(20) of section 3 of the Maharashtra Village Panchayat Act, 1958;
(f) "Sub-Divisional Magistrate", "Tahsildar" and "Talathi" means the officers
mentioned in the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966.
(2)
Words and expressions used in these rules but not defined in these rules shall
have meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act.
(1)
3.
Procedureforfiling representation by Gram Panchayat and Women Vbters.-
(/) If Village Panchayat decides to establish a Gram Rakshak Dal in a village, as
provided in sub-section (l)of section 134A, shall apply in Form-A appended to the rules,
to the Sub-Divisional Magistrte along with a copy of the Resolution passed by the
Panchayat, to convey a special meeting of Gram Sabha, fbr establishment of the Gram
Rakshak Dal in the Village.
(2) If the Women of the Village decides to establish a Gram Raskshak Dal in a
village provided in sub-section (l)of section 134A, shall apply in Form-B appended to the
rules, to Sub-Divisional Magistrate to convey a special meeting of the Gram Sabha, fbr
establishment ofthe Gram Rakshak Dal in the Village.
(3) The Gramsevak shall forward the application received, to the Sub-Divisional
Magistrate.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate to convene special meeting of the Gram Sabha when
application received under rule 3(1).~
4.
(1) When an application under sub-rule (J) ofrule 3 is received, fbr establishment of
the Gram Rakshak Dal in a village, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate shall direct theTahsildar
to convene a special meeting of the Gram Sabha of that village within a month.
(2) The Tahsildar shall decide the date and time of the special Gram Sabha in
consultation with the Gram Panchayat.